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São Domingos da Baralha Fortress

🇵🇹 Portugal · 17th century

São Domingos da Baralha Fortress in Portugal
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The Fort São Domingos da Baralha (Forte de São Domingos da Baralha in Portuguese) or Baralha Fort (Forte da Baralha in Portuguese) is located next to Baleeira beach, between Cape Espichel and Sesimbra, in the District of Setúbal, in Portugal. It was built in 1665 as part of Portugal's defensive strategy implemented by John IV, construction having begun in the reign of Afonso VI, thus contributing to the protection and surveillance of the coast.

Considered at the time part of the first line of defense of the Arrábida coast, this fort is currently abandoned and in ruins.

Text adapted from “Fort São Domingos da Baralha” on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

São Domingos da Baralha Fortress ranks #7,012 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #184 of the 200 mapped in Portugal. Founded 1700, it is older than 22% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 580 atlas entries founded in the 17th century. 5 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Lisbon, 33 km away. See how Portugal compares in the castle statistics.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is São Domingos da Baralha Fortress?

São Domingos da Baralha Fortress stands in Portugal, at 38.41322°, -9.19022°.

When was São Domingos da Baralha Fortress built?

The atlas dates its founding to 1700. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.

How famous is São Domingos da Baralha Fortress?

In this atlas's fame ranking: #7,012 of 7,738 worldwide, and #184 in Portugal. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.

What is the nearest castle to São Domingos da Baralha Fortress?

Fort of São Teodósio da Ponta do Cavalo, about 7 km away.

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